Today’s schedule features a quadruple-header across four different Moroccan cities, highlighting the tournament's expansive reach.
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Group C: Nigeria and Tunisia Launch Title Bids
Nigeria vs. Tanzania
• Time: 6:30 PM WAT (17:30 GMT)
• Venue: Complexe Sportif de Fès, Fès
• The Outlook: The Super Eagles, led by interim captain Wilfred Ndidi and reigning African Footballer of the Year Victor Osimhen, begin their quest for a fourth continental title. Facing them are the Taifa Stars of Tanzania, who are massive underdogs but hope to capitalize on any early-tournament rust from the Nigerians. Interestingly, the match will be officiated by Dahane Beida, the Mauritanian referee who handled Nigeria’s heartbreaking loss in the 2023 final.
Tunisia vs. Uganda
• Time: 9:00 PM WAT (20:00 GMT)
• Venue: Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat
• The Outlook: Tunisia enters the tournament as one of the most consistent teams in African football, but they face a physical and disciplined Uganda side. The Cranes have proven difficult to break down in recent qualifying matches and will look to frustrate the Carthage Lions in the night-cap fixture in the capital.
Group D: Senegal and DR Congo Enter the Fray
Congo DR vs. Benin
• Time: 1:30 PM WAT (12:30 GMT)
• Venue: Al Madina Stadium, Rabat
• The Outlook: This afternoon clash features two of the continent's most tactically flexible sides. DR Congo, semi-finalists in the last edition, are favorites, but Gernot Rohr’s Benin side has a reputation for clinical counter-attacking football that could catch the Leopards off-guard.
Senegal vs. Botswana
• Time: 4:00 PM WAT (15:00 GMT)
• Venue: Tangier Grand Stadium, Tangier
• The Outlook: The Teranga Lions, still boasting the legendary Sadio Mané, arrive in Tangier with immense expectations. Senegal hasn't lost an opening AFCON match since 2012 and will look to maintain that record against Botswana’s Zebras, who are making a rare appearance at the finals.
Today’s AFCON 2025 Fixture List at a Glance
| Match | Group | Kick-off (WAT) | Venue |
| Congo DR vs. Benin | D | 1:30 PM | Al Madina Stadium, Rabat |
| Senegal vs. Botswana | D | 4:00 PM | Tangier Grand Stadium, Tangier |
| Nigeria vs. Tanzania | C | 6:30 PM | Complexe Sportif de Fès, Fès |
| Tunisia vs. Uganda | C | 9:00 PM | Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat |
Fans in Nigeria can follow the action live on NTA, SuperSport, and StarTimes, while global audiences can tune in via beIN Sports and Canal+.